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Guangzhou is one of the most mature and clearly segmented clothing wholesale hubs in China. If this is your first time sourcing apparel in Guangzhou, or if you have already heard many different explanations that only made things more confusing, there are three names you will inevitably encounter: Shahe Clothing Wholesale Market, Shisanhang Clothing Wholesale Market, and Qingfeng Overstock Wholesale Market.
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